Original Article | 2005, Vol.27 Supplementary III: PSU. Open Week, pp.629-635
Effects of carbon sources and strength of MS medium on germination of somatic embryos of oil palm (Elaeis quineensis Jacq.)
Aslan Hilae and Somchai Chuan-udom
pp. 629 - 635
Abstract
Various sources of carbon and strengths of Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium were investigated for their effect on oil palm somatic embryo germination or induction of shoots and roots from haustoriumstaged embryos. It was found that the highest percentage of shoot formation was obtained in 0.2 M sorbitol containing basal MS medium. A high concentration of alcohol sugar and reduced strength of MS medium enhanced root formation. A high concentration of sucrose or sorbitol also promoted root formation. Percentage of root formation was the highest (31.25%) when excised shoots were cultured on root induction medium supplemented with 0.2 M sucrose.
